Night-Shift Lab Technician — Food Quality & Testing

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 144 hours

401k match

Benefits package

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Lab Technician to support our night shift production with precise analytical testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products.

The position emphasizes DFA GMP and safety policy adherence and offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO and a 401k match. You will perform sampling, calibrate laboratory instruments, maintain records, and report any non-conformities, contributing to product quality and regulatory compliance on a

Qualifications

• 1 year of food manufacturing experience, preferably in a laboratory or quality assurance function.
• Prefer some college science and math courses or an associate degree.
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers.
• Understanding of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of raw materials and in-process and finished products
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Wash lab utensils and glassware
• Prepare and stock reagents and media
• Maintain monitoring records of all lab analytical testing
• Report non-compliant laboratory testing results
• Receive, stock and inventory lab supplies and reagents
• Perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing of raw materials, in process and finished products
• Maintain laboratory reports in a timely, accurate and legible manner
• Maintain the laboratory and associated areas in an orderly and clean manner
• Follow all plant and corporate policies
• Adhere to all DFA Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all DFA Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all DFA GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Report plant conditions that may result in non-compliance with standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab / QC Supervisor

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Education

Associate degree

Some college science courses

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Lab Technician to support our night shift production with precise analytical testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products.

The position emphasizes DFA GMP and safety policy adherence and offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO and a 401k match. You will perform sampling, calibrate laboratory instruments, maintain records, and report any non-conformities, contributing to product quality and regulatory compliance on a